American Airlines Discreetly Decides To Purchase 2 Used Boeing 777-200ERs As Fleet Ages
An airline leans on older widebodies to cut lease costs and speed fleet control while modernising the onboard experience.
By Aaron BaileyZimbabwe

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One of the world's largest carriers, American Airlines has added five more Airbus jets this month, while also committing to purchase two used Boeing 777-200ER this quarter. These latest acquisitions were disclosed in the airline's latest quarterly filings.
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- 38 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 23, 2026
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- Aaron Bailey
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- Simple Flying